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Joe Lonsdale reveals how Palantir recruited its first hundred employees, why the best candidates always chose equity over salary, and how the war for top tech talent has exploded in the AI era.

Joe Lonsdale shares what Elon Musk and Peter Thiel were really like at PayPal, how getting rejected by every top VC fueled Palantir's founding, and how the CIA became an unlikely early investor.

Joe Lonsdale reveals how Peter Thiel recruited top talent at PayPal, how Palantir maps the smartest engineers at elite universities, and what traits set great entrepreneurs apart from great engineers.

The panel breaks down Bill Clinton’s deposition, Trump’s unexpected defense of him, and renewed scrutiny around Epstein connections. They debate presidential “brotherhood,” legal standards, media narratives, and whether real accountability will ever come.

The panel reacts to the Austin mass shooting being investigated as potential terrorism, discussing border security, radicalization, and domestic retaliation risks amid global conflict. They debate vigilance, policy failures, and how America should respond.

The panel reacts to Shia LaBeouf’s raw interview with Andrew Callaghan, unpacking trauma, fame at a young age, addiction, faith, and personal responsibility. They discuss Hollywood’s dark side, mental health struggles, and why growth ultimately comes down to choice.

The panel addresses viral claims that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed, then reveals his team says he’s alive. They examine regime tensions, wartime misinformation, U.S. leadership contrasts, and the broader Iran nuclear standoff.

The panel debates whether Iran’s regional strikes signal desperation or strategy. They analyze retaliation risks, civilian infrastructure threats, Middle East alliances shifting, and how long the conflict could last. Will Iran escalate, surrender, or lash out before the clock runs out?

The panel reacts to reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike. They debate global reactions, media framing, regime change, Trump’s leadership, and what this means for Iran’s future, nuclear threats, and America’s role on the world stage.

The panel breaks down Iran’s next moves after being cornered: allies staying sidelined, retaliation risks, Strait of Hormuz threats, oil and gas price spikes, cyber warfare, and drone warfare. They argue Trump’s energy strategy insulated the US while Iran’s isolation grows.

Hillary Clinton faces a tense deposition, dismissing questions about Pizzagate and addressing scrutiny over Ghislaine Maxwell attending Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. The panel debates elite accountability, Epstein connections, DOJ emails, and whether powerful political figures will ever face consequences.

A controversial photo surfaces allegedly showing Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein, sparking debate over elite accountability, DOJ transparency, and media pressure. The panel discusses AI verification, Pam Bondi’s handling of the files, White House optics, and whether anyone will truly face consequences.

CNN’s Harry Enten calls the 2028 Democratic primary a “clown car,” and the panel reacts to polling that shows no candidate above 25%, with Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and AOC all clustered within the margin of error, as they debate whether the party is in a civil war between progressives and moderates, and what the rise of figures like AOC and Mamdani signals about the direction o...

Bill Gates faces backlash after apologizing to staff over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and admitting to past affairs. The panel debates accountability, media narratives, Melinda French Gates’ response, and whether powerful elites are finally being exposed in the internet age.

Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of “industrial scale” distillation attacks on its Claude models, and the panel breaks down allegations involving DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax, 24,000 fraudulent accounts, and 16 million exchanges, as they debate intellectual property theft, Nvidia chip export controls, and whether AI competition with China is now a full-blown national security battle.

Panama’s Supreme Court just scrapped a decades-long port deal with CK Hutchison, stripping Chinese-linked control near the Panama Canal and triggering immediate backlash from Beijing. The panel breaks down what this means for U.S. national security, global trade, the Monroe Doctrine, BlackRock’s failed acquisition attempt, and whether this was a coordinated geopolitical move backed by Washington.

FedEx is suing the U.S. government for a full refund after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked authority to impose certain tariffs, and the panel breaks down the $175 billion in refund claims from companies like L’Oréal, Dyson, Prada, and Costco, debating whether the ruling was about process, not legality, and what it means for negotiation leverage, small businesses, and America’s ability...

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

Horst Schulze breaks down how Ritz-Carlton built elite teams through hiring standards, empowerment, and culture. From $2,000 employee decision authority to confronting performance with data, he explains the leadership systems that drove world-class service and low turnover.

Anthony Hopkins opens up about being estranged from his daughter for 20+ years, calling it his greatest regret. The panel reflects on forgiveness, fatherhood, belief systems, and the five things young boys need: a present father, standards, friction, fun, and the right foundation.

An LA reporter presses Mayor Karen Bass on potholes and broken 311 promises, exposing frustration over infrastructure failures. The panel reacts, then pivots to Katie Porter’s anti-Trump campaign launch and what it says about the future of California politics.

America’s birth rate has fallen to 1.58, the lowest in history. In this episode of the new “How to Fix” series, Patrick Bet-David breaks down what caused the decline and proposes bold incentives to spark a new baby boom. Agree or disagree, this is a debate every American should be having.